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  Speed News: Jaishankar Slams Trump's Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchase

  Originals | August 23, 2025 19:08 IST

  Jaishankar reacted to Trump's tariffs on India's oil trade with Russia. Meanwhile, government sources rubbished claims of TikTok's return in India. Further, in another development, Trump appointed Tashkent-born Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India. Watch all the updates of the day.

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  TikTok back in India? Government responds to buzz over Chinese app's availability

  India | August 23, 2025 7:16 IST

  Several people on social media reported that they were able to access the TikTok website in India, however the mobile app remained unavailable due to the ban imposed by the government.

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  Popular Chinese apps under scrutiny for alleged personal data theft, following complaint

  Technology | July 17, 2025 21:57 IST

  Another significant action has been taken against Chinese apps. Privacy groups have highlighted the ongoing data theft associated with these apps, stating that users' personal information is at risk.

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  India bans 119 Chinese apps from Google Play Store citing national security concerns

  February 20, 2025 18:18 IST

  The government has launched a digital strike, ordering the removal of 119 Chinese apps from the Google Play Store. These apps are associated with developers from China and Hong Kong.

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  36 Banned Chinese apps in India, now available on Google Play Store and App Store

  Technology | February 12, 2025 15:33 IST

  After being banned in 2020 over security concerns, 36 Chinese apps are making their way back to India. The brands have quietly re-entered the market and these apps are now available again for iPhone and Android users.

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  List of countries that have either restricted or banned the use of DeepSeek

  World | February 06, 2025 13:34 IST

  In its privacy policy, DeepSeek acknowledged storing data on servers inside the People's Republic of China. Countries banning the AI app have cited risk of data transmission.

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  TikTok disappears from prominent app stores in US; Company says, 'fortunate that President Trump...'

  World | January 19, 2025 10:51 IST

  Chinese app TikTok is facing a federal ban in the US as it was removed from prominent app stores in the country. The company in a message says, "We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us."

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  Trump wants to delay TikTok ban, seeks 'political resolution' | Decoding shift in position

  World | December 28, 2024 13:23 IST

  While the current dispensation in the United States seeks to ban TikTok, President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the ban on the Chinese app.

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  India is the first country to ban TikTok over security concerns

  Technology | March 14, 2024 10:55 IST

  The government blocked TikTok along with other 59 Chinese applications because of security concerns. Since then, India has banned over 300 Chinese apps, including Shareit, WeChat, Likee, Helo and more. The government has also blocked several betting and loan apps in the last few years too.

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  New York bans TikTok on government phones, computers; Here's list of countries that imposed ban

  World | August 17, 2023 11:21 IST

  "While social media is great at connecting New Yorkers with one another and the city, we have to ensure we are always using these platforms in a secure manner," Politico quoted City Hall spokesperson Jonah Allon as saying in a statement.

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  ED's crackdown on Chinese loan apps: Attaches Rs 106 cr worth funds in money laundering case

  March 29, 2023 23:35 IST

  This came after a series of investigations revealed that the Chinese apps give lucrative offers to those who are in a state of financial distress.

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  138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more

  Technology | February 06, 2023 14:40 IST

  The government has banned a bulk of apps which has a third-party link. These apps have been used to trap financially strapped people in the debt trap, by upscaling the interest on loans by up to 3,000 per cent and more. Here is the list and other details which you must know.

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  Govt blocks 138 betting, 94 loan apps with Chinese links

  Technology | February 06, 2023 10:22 IST

  Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has issued orders to block these apps following instructions from Ministry of Home Affairs.

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  Chinese Apps Ban News: Home Ministry's Banned Chinese Apps

  News | February 05, 2023 17:22 IST

  The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, on a communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs, has initiated the process of banning and blocking 138 betting apps and 94 lending apps with Chinese links on an immediate and emergency basis.

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  Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security

  India | February 28, 2022 13:54 IST

  The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch has supported this initiative by Prahar and has called for an investigation into the antecedents and China influence of BGMI-PUBG.

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  India bans 54 more Chinese apps citing security threat | Check list

  India | February 14, 2022 15:20 IST

  Earlier in June last year, India banned 59 Chinese mobile applications including the widely-used social media platforms such as TikTok, WeChat, and Helo keeping in view the threat to the nation's sovereignty and security.

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  TikTok, ShareIt: India to ban 59 Chinese apps permanently

  Technology | January 25, 2021 22:16 IST

  India to soon permanently ban 59 Chinese apps including TikTok. Here's what you need to know.

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  Alipay to WeChat Pay: Trump orders ban on transactions with 8 more Chinese apps

  World | January 06, 2021 7:55 IST

  The orders follow two others Trump signed in August banning dealings with the popular video app TikTok as well as the main WeChat app.

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  Fakir-e-Azam: Worries for Imran Khan mount after India bans Chinese apps, watch political satire

  Fakir E Azam | December 03, 2020 16:37 IST

  Pakistan PM Imran Khan is worried over India banning more Chinese apps. While China wants Pakistan to download their apps, the US warns it against doing so. Watch the latest episode of India TV's political satire.

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  Govt of India blocks 43 mobile apps from accessing by users in India

  Technology | November 24, 2020 18:40 IST

  Action taken based on inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities prejudicial to India's sovereignty, integrity, defence, security & public order.